Elian's POV
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When Kyren walked away and left him with Axel, he smiled awkwardly.
The Beta had his right arm wrapped around his body, a warm smile on his face as he leaned closer until his lips brushed over his ear.
"Alright now. Be honest." Axel started, his voice soft. "How are you feeling?"
Elian smiled wryly, his eyes lowering. "Fine... I guess." He swerved his head to the infirmary door where Lucian was being looked after.
His jaw clenched slightly as a sigh left his lips. "Right now all I can hope for is that Lucian recovers from this. It's... It's funny, right?"
Axel arched his brow. "What's funny?"
Elian slowly stepped away from him, hugging himself after he did. He stared into Axel's sharp golden eyes which glinted with curiosity.
"Me being so worried about Lucian." Elian let it out with a heavy voice. "Days ago I'd have been dancing on his grave first before I gave a rat's ass about him dying. And I guess he'd have felt the same."
